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| Do I need a DAC? Oscarr, you have a great entry level system in the making. The express represents the weak link. A DAC would serve as an upgrade. The PS audio digital link III is often found used on this site for ~$350. Good DAC at that price, especially when avo... | |
| Which headphones?? I am using AKG 701s (~$250) with an Music Hall amp ($400 retail). Great sound for the $$$. The MH amp is a hybrid design, has 2 inputs, 2 headphone outputs, and can serve as a preamp. | |
| New CD player or new external DAC ? +1 Marakaentz. If I had a chance to get the BDA-1 new discounted as a demo form a dealer I would jump on it. | |
| Upgrade Help: CDP or DAC It likely that most of the perceived brightness is coming from the relatively inexpensive internal DAC built into the 5004 ($350 retail I believe). The analogue output stage likely also contributes. A newer sub $700 externalDAC can improve on this... | |
| Dedicated line w/ upgraded parts or power cond? I would start by adding dedicated power line. Actually 2 -3 if possible. One for amp/pre, one for digital. As Elizabeth stated, your existing line may serve as a dedicated. | |
| What's the sonic advantage of bi-wiring Asked another way, is there a disadvantage to bi-wireing speakers having the required binding posts. | |
| Better sounding after 1 hour All electronic component parts operate best (at their desired specs) when they have reached thermal equilibrum. I will let my system play for 30 min or more before begining a session. | |
| USB/SPDIF converter and DAC combinations Thanks Mordante. I have found this site after i posted this thread. I am considering the audiophellio2 and then upgrading my DAC. | |
| Best entry level audiophile CD player with Co-Ax As stated previously, it depends on how you plan on using the CDP. If as a transport I concur with Mik971. I would also consider Marantz, though you might consider the CD5004 over higher priced Marantz models. Check into it, the transport mechanis... | |
| What is a very nice sounding tube preamp? In addition to the previous recommendations, all very sound,I own a new , Jolida Fusion, owned a Audible Illusion 3a bought used. Both at your price point and very good. You might also consider Quicksilver.Enjoy and let us know your choice. | |
| How much do you need to spend on a DAC to... Gustav1, I owned an original pair of the Vandy 2s several years back . They were great then and am sure much improved now. Having bought both items recently, I can understand your cash issue. I have been in the same boat recently, Putting together... | |
| Experiences with NAD M51 DAC As an update to my original post, my decision has come down to: Purchase a M51 now, or, purchase a Audiophellio2 for my PS DLIII and upgrade the DAC later? I am currently driving a BEL 1001MKV amp with a Jolida Fusion Tube pre. Not sure I would us... | |
| How much do you need to spend on a DAC to... Gustav1, As a followup from my last post, It seems you need to decide If you are satisfied with your system as driven by the 340C, and looking only for a DAC to improve output from your computer only, or, if you want to improve the sound from both... | |
| How much do you need to spend on a DAC to... I agree with Sfar, the original V-DAcs come up for sale often used. Should be able to puchase one for ~$150 They have USB and a coax input so could be used for both computer and CD sources. The PS Audio Digital Line IIIs also go on sale here often... | |
| Experiences with NAD M51 DAC The Audiophellio2 remains a top contender for my $$$. I wonder how the Bel Canto mLink or llink compares to it? |